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Charles Barkley Believes Joel Embiid’s Game 3 Groin Kick Is Worse Than Draymond Green’s Chest Stomp

Charles Barkley has openly said that Joel Embiid's groin kick to Nic Claxton was worse than Draymond Green chest stomp on Domantas Sabonis.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 21, 2023
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Another day of the NBA playoffs means there’s another controversy to sink our teeth into. This time, the controversy is regarding Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Embiid kicked Nic Claxton in the groin after a play, a clearly dirty play that went unpunished by the referees. Charles Barkley is not happy, saying Embiid’s actions were worse than the chest stomp that got Draymond Green suspended for Game 3 of Warriors vs. Kings.

“I think he should’ve been ejected. I think it was a Flagrant 2. I think his was worse than Draymond’s. He tried kicking a man in his junk. You know what he was trying to do. We all have different opinions, but I think he tried to kick him in his private parts, he should have gotten ejected.”

Charles Barkley on Joel Embiid’s kick:

“I think his was worse than Draymond's, to be honest with you.”

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 21, 2023

Embiid deserves to face consequences because of the pattern that the NBA has set. With a 3-0 lead, the 76ers won’t be too concerned about Embiid being suspended. We shouldn’t have to see top players get suspended in playoff games, but with the precedent that the league office set by suspending Draymond, they may have to investigate Embiid thoroughly as well.


A Refereeing Disaster

The 76ers vs. Nets Game 3 was not a good night for the referees. Fans are currently raging over the decision to not eject Embiid but later eject both James Harden and Nicolas Claxton for offenses that weren’t nearly as brazen as a groin kick.

The NBA needs to start putting in a system to hold referees accountable, as this season is one of the most contentious seasons we have seen from a refereeing perspective. An apology on Twitter after making bad calls that change games won’t cut it anymore, the referees need to have a system of fines in place to force them to make better decisions. 

As DeMarcus Cousins once said, this is getting ridiculous.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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